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2015
Newcastle Regional Show
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6 – 8 March
HANDCRAFT
SCHEDULE
Entries Close 5 pm – Friday, 20th February 2015
2015 Newcastle Regional Show
6th – 8th March
WELCOME
We look forward to your participation and wish you well with your exhibits.
HOW TO ENTER
You can enter any competition in the Newcastle Regional Show by simply undertaking the following:
Check the schedule thoroughly including the conditions or regulations, because part or all of the various
schedules do change every year. For example note:
Closing date for entries into each different section
Inclusion of a stamped addressed envelope, if required
Inclusion of sample materials or bar-codes, if required
Size requirements for particular exhibits
Complete your entry form and forward it together with the appropriate entry fee to:
Newcastle A.H. & I. Association, PO Box 53, BROADMEADOW NSW 2292 -Or hand deliver to:
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Newcastle Show Office, at Curly Road entrance of Newcastle Showground, Broadmeadow by 20 February,
General Information:
Entries must be set out on the appropriate entry form and be accompanied by the entry fee
No late entries are accepted
No refund of entry fees will be made
Judging:
All decisions of the judge/s will be final
All exhibitors are requested to refrain from conversing with the judge/s during judging unless asked
to do so.
ENTRY TO THE SHOWGROUND
Exhibitors wishing to enter the showground during the running of the Show will pay normal gate prices unless
otherwise specified in this schedule, or if the exhibitor is a member of the Association.
Vehicular access is permitted in the lead-up and following the Show, for the delivery and collection of
exhibits. Vehicular access is permitted for animal exhibitors only during the Show
MEMBERSHIP OF THE ASSOCIATION FOR 2015
Membership subscription is $25.00
Junior membership is $20.00
Members may also purchase additional tickets for guests at $15 and children at $10 each, which allows them
unlimited entry.
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Membership closes on 30 January, 2015 so please contact the Show Office to apply.
AMATEURS ONLY
Professional Classes Where Stated
ENTRY FEE: $3.00, except where otherwise specified.
CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES: 5.00 pm Friday 20th February 2015
NO LATE ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED
To Contact the Show Office
Write: to the above postal address
Phone: 02 4961 2085
Fax: 02 4961 6552
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.newcastleshow.com.au
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NOTICE TO EXHIBITORS
A RECEIPT FOR ENTRY FEES CAN BE COLLECTED WHEN ARTICLES ARE DELIVERED TO THE SHOWGROUND ( SEE BELOW).
EXHIBIT NUMBERS WILL BE ATTACHED TO ARTICLES WHEN DELIVERED USING LACE PINS, SEWN ON, OR STUCK ON.
(MATERIALS PROVIDED).
EXHIBIT DELIVERY
Articles will be accepted in the Handcrafts Pavilion under the main Grandstand, on Monday 2nd March 2015 between 8 am and 11
am.
JUDGING
Judging will commence on Monday 2nd March 2015 at 12 noon.
EXHIBIT COLLECTION
Articles are to be collected from the Handcraft Pavilion on Sunday 8th March 2015 between 5pm and 6pm or on Monday 9th March
2015 between 8 am and 10 am. Articles not collected that day will be available from the Show Office on Tuesday, 10th March.
No responsibility will be taken for any articles not collected after these dates. Exhibitors MUST PRODUCE the ENTRY FEE RECEIPT
when collecting exhibits, as proof of identity.
The Society shall not be responsible in the event of any loss or damage to any exhibit howsoever arising, and in particular shall not be
responsible if, through any negligent or wilful act on the part of any official or servant of the Society, or through theft, the exhibit is not
restored in good order and condition to the exhibitor or any person claiming through the exhibitor at the close of the show.
CRAFT REGULATIONS - CONDITIONS OF ENTRY
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One entry form per exhibitor to be used. Please print name clearly.
Exhibitors will be allowed no more than two (2) entries in any one class.
Exhibitors should ensure that their entries are entered into the correct class.
Each exhibit must be the work of the exhibitor and made within the previous 18 months.
An exhibit cannot be entered in more than one class.
The stewards reserve the right not to exhibit any work that is soiled or which has been previously exhibited at a Newcastle Regional
Show.
No factory-made goods are allowed.
At the discretion of the judges, exhibits considered not up to an approved standard shall not be displayed.
Should entries be so numerous that the available space is not sufficient to display all entries; the Committee reserves the right to
choose the articles for display.
The awarding of all prizes will be at the discretion of the judges. A judge may not award a 1st or 2nd place if he/she feels the
exhibits do not meet the standard required to achieve a 1st or 2nd place.
The judge’s decision will be final and no correspondence will be entered into.
Exhibitor’s name must not be visible on any exhibit prior to judging. Any identifying name must be covered before exhibit is entered.
Any article which is lined should have an opening in the lining so the judge may inspect the back of the work. This does not apply in
a ‘mounted’ class.
All framed works must be able to be hung and must have a short description of article.
Every item must have a clearly identifiable description of the exhibit on the entry from.
Patchwork, Appliqué and Quilting – a hanging sleeve is required on all quilts and wall hangings. A safety-pinned temporary sleeve is
satisfactory.
School children are urged to enter their exhibits in Junior Classes rather than Open Classes.
Junior classes: The age of exhibitor should be clearly displayed on all entries (separate from name).
Novice Class: Check wording and conditions for the one you are interested in.
All exhibitors in Nursing Home, Hostel Residents and Disabled Sections please read notes carefully at beginning of sections.
Front of Nursing Home entries to show name of exhibitor and Nursing Home.
PRIZES AND AWARDS
PRIZE CARDS:
First and Second Place cards will be issued in accordance with the Judges’ Awards.
PRIZES:
First prize carries a medallion, second a card only.
COMMENDED:
These award cards may be recommended at the discretion of the Judge.
SPECIAL AWARD RIBBONS:
Will be awarded for 1st place where a special prize is listed in the schedule.
SHOWCASE OF EXCELLENCE: The articles displayed in this showcase have been nominated by the Judges of each craft to be the
best exhibit in that craft and have achieved a standard of excellence. An overall winner will be selected from the articles in this
showcase for the prize of “GRAND CHAMPION HANDCRAFT EXHIBIT “& “JUNIOR GRAND CHAMPION HANDCRAFT EXHIBIT”.
If an awarded article is too large to be accommodated within the Showcase of Excellence it will be displayed, with appropriate
ribbons, with its class.
GRAND CHAMPION HANDCRAFT EXHIBIT will receive a $100 cash prize, plus rosette, donated by the NEWCASTLE AH&I Assoc.
JUNIOR GRAND CHAMPION HANDCRAFT EXHIBIT will receive a $50 cash prize, plus rosette, donated by the NEWCASTLE AH&I
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EMBROIDERY WORK
THE EMBROIDERERS’ GUILD NSW INC. (NEWCASTLE BRANCH) has donated a joining fee and one year’s membership for the
Champion Exhibit in the Embroidery section (classes 1 – 9)
THE SMOCKING ARTS GUILD OF NSW has donated one full year’s membership to the Newcastle Branch of the Smocking Arts Guild of
NSW for the winner of Class 5.
PINS AND THINGS has donated a $10 voucher for the best entry in Novice Section, (classes 7 & 8)
M.E.G. (Machine Embroiderers’ Group, Broadmeadow) has donated a $20 prize to be known as the Barbara Robin Memorial Prize for
the winner of Class No. 11 – Machine Embroidered Lace.
Please Note: All framed works must be able to be hung. Work may be washed and pressed, but not spray starched.
Class Number:
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COUNTED THREAD WORK - any article, (e.g. Cross Stitch.)
COUNTED THREAD WORK - any article, other than Cross Stitch (e.g. Hardanger).
CREWEL / WOOL EMBROIDERY - any article.
RAISED / THREE DIMENSIONAL EMBROIDERY - any article, such as Stumpwork, Needleweaving.
SMOCKING - any article.
EMBROIDERY - any article. Restricted to exhibitors over 70 years of age.
Novice Classes 7-8: Open only to exhibitors who have not won a prize at a previous Newcastle Regional Show.
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COUNTED THREADWORK - Novice Class, any article, e.g. Cross Stitch
COUNTED THREAD WORK - Novice Class, any article other than Cross Stitch
CREATIVE EMBROIDERY
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EMBROIDERY WORK - any article, hand embroidered (predominantly), exhibitor's own design.
MACHINE EMBROIDERY
10 EMBROIDERED QUILT – can be patchworked with embroidery
11 EMBROIDERED LACE – any article with machined lace eg. Handkerchief, doily, table cloth
12 ANY ARTICLE – machine embroidered not previously mentioned
CALLIGRAPHY
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CANVAS – framed or mounted
PAPER – framed or mounted - Traditional
PAPER – framed or mounted - Contemporary
WEARABLE ART WITH LETTERING
PATCHWORK, APPLIQUE AND QUILTING
(ALL QUILTS MUST HAVE A SLEEVE OR LOOPS FOR HANGING.)
NOVOCASTRIAN QUILTERS INCORPORATED has donated a full-year membership as a special award for the best judged exhibit
selected from Classes17-21
Please Note: Group projects will not be accepted. Professionally machine quilted items will be accepted except where stated. Please indicate on entry
form.
Novice Class 17: Open only to exhibitors who have not won a prize at a previously judged show or a previous Newcastle Regional
Show. Must not be professionally machine quilted.
17 PATCHWORK QUILT - Bed size, hand or machine pieced and hand or machine quilted. – Novice Class.
Open Classes: 18 to 21 – Open to exhibitors who do not qualify for the Professional Class.
18 PATCHWORK QUILT - Bed size, hand or machine-pieced, and hand or machine-quilted. Appliqué and/or embroidery by
machine accepted.
19 PATCHWORK QUILT – Bed size, hand or machine-pieced and hand or machine-quilted. Appliqué and/or embroidery by hand
accepted.
20 WALL HANGING – Traditional or innovative.
21 PATCHWORK, APPLIQUE AND QUILTING, (any article other than a quilt.)
Professional Class 22: Open to any person who owns, operates or conducts a quilt-related business or studio; or who teaches or sells
completed quilts for profit.
22 BED QUILT – Professional Class. Hand or machine-pieced, hand or machine-quilted with some embellishment such as
appliqué and/or embroidery.
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LACEMAKING
MRS. LYN HOWARD has donated the JANICE LEONARD MEMORIAL PRIZE, Cash prize of $50, for The Best Judged Article out of
Classes 23 to 28 (incorporating Lace making, Needle Lace and Tatting).
23 HANDKERCHIEF - edged with bobbin lace, not less than 20 cm x 20 cm including lace.
24 SMALL MAT- made of bobbin lace, (linen centre allowed).
25 LACE ITEM - for personal or household use, not elsewhere specified.
Novice Class 24: Open only to exhibitors who have not won a prize at a previous Newcastle Regional Show
26 LACE ITEM - Novice Class.
NEEDLE LACE
27 ANY ITEM – Needle Lace
TATTING
28 ANY ARTICLE – Tatting
DRESSMAKING
Please Note: The articles may have seams and hems machine-sewn, and decorative work may be done by hand or machine.
29 ADULT’S DRESS OR OUTFIT.
30 CHILD'S DRESS- to suit 3-12 yr. old.
31 CHILD’S FANCY DRESS COSTUME – to suit 2 – 12 yr. old
HEIRLOOM SEWING
32 HEIRLOOM SEWING - any article (must contain entredeaux)
CANVASWORK/ NEEDLEPOINT
(Tapestry Work)
HUNTER VALLEY TAPESTRY GROUP INC. has donated a cash prize of $40 for the best judged overall Champion Tapestry Exhibit
(Classes 33 to 40 inclusive).
HUNTER VALLEY TAPESTRY GROUP INC. has donated a cash prize of $20 for the best exhibit in Class 38.
HUNTER VALLEY TAPESTRY GROUP INC. has donated a 12 month membership for the best exhibit in the Novice Section (Classes
39, 40)
Please Note: All framed works must be able to be hung.
The maximum overall size is to be 90 cm x 75 cm (including frame) except where stated.
Open Classes 33 to 38: Open to all exhibitors
33 CANVASWORK / NEEDLEPOINT - Open Class, minimum of six creative stitches (Continental/Tent stitch can be used, but not
counted in the six creative stitches).
34 CANVASWORK / NEEDLEPOINT - Open Class, traditional tapestry worked in Continental/Tent Stitch. Some areas of petit
point acceptable.
35 CANVASWORK / NEEDLEPOINT PICTURE - Open Class, exhibitors own design. (Photocopied or hand drawn own design
acceptable). Any stitches other than wholly in petit point.
36 CANVASWORK / NEEDLEPOINT PICTURE – Open Class, worked from a chart, stencilled or painted design. Any stitches
other than wholly in petit point. No size restriction.
Please Note: All tapestries entered in this class will be judged, but not necessarily placed on display due to space constraints.
37 CANVASWORK / NEEDLEPOINT PICTURE - Open Class, in long stitch, worked from a chart, stencilled or painted design
38 CANVASWORK / NEEDLEPOINT PICTURE – restricted to exhibitors over 70 years of age.
Novice Classes 39, 40: Open only to exhibitors who have not won a prize at a previous Newcastle Regional Show.
39 CANVASWORK / NEEDLEPOINT - Novice Class, traditional tapestry worked in Continental/Tent Stitch. Some areas of petit
point acceptable.
40 CANVASWORK / NEEDLEPOINT - Novice Class, worked using any number of creative stitches. (Continental/Tent stitch may
also be used).
Professional Class 41: Open to any person who owns, operates or conducts a needlepoint (tapestry) business or studio, or who
teaches or sells completed needlepoint (tapestry) work for profit.
41 CANVASWORK / NEEDLEPOINT - Professional Class, traditional or creative tapestry worked in any number of stitches. May
be own design or commercial printed canvas - work must be framed ready for hanging. (Size requirements as above apply to
this class).
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HAND KNITTING
(Wool, Wool Blend, Cotton, Synthetic, Silk, Bamboo, Alpaca)
A cash prize of $40 to be known as The “Dorothy Payne Ash Prize” has been donated by LAURA ASH for the best judged exhibit in
Class 55.
HUNTER GROUP OF THE KNITTERS GUILD NSW INC has donated a prize of $50 for the best exhibitor in classes 42 to 56 (excluding
class 55).
HUNTER GROUP OF THE KNITTERS GUILD NSW INC has donated a prize of $40 for class 57 (Novice)
PINS AND THINGS has donated a $20 voucher for the best exhibit selected from Classes 51, 52, 53.
NOTE: FOR SOFT TOY ENTRIES SEE TOYS AND DRESSED DOLLS.
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INFANTS OUTFIT - hand knitted in wool –any combination of 3 items.
INFANT'S OUTFIT- hand knitted in synthetic – any combination of 3 items.
INFANTS DRESS – hand knitted.
BOY OR GIRL'S PULLOVER OR CARDIGAN - hand knitted.
ADULT JUMPER OR CARDIGAN – hand knitted in 5 ply and under.
ADULT JUMPER OR CARDIGAN – hand knitted in more than 5 ply.
CREATIVE KNITTING OWN DESIGN – hand knitted, include graph or pattern.
ANY ARTICLE HAND KNITTED IN TWO OR MORE COLOURS
SOCKS – hand knitted
HAND KNITTED ACCESSORIES e.g. bag, gloves, scarf, hat.
HAND KNITTED HOME DECORATION e.g. cushion, coat hanger.
HAND KNITTED NON-WEARABLE ARTICLE e.g. pot-pourri holder, lavender sachet, pot holder
ANY OTHER HAND KNITTED ARTICLE
CAPE, STOLE OR SHAWL - hand knitted in wool.
ANY HAND KNITTED ARTICLE - restricted to exhibitors over 70 years of age.
NOVICE CLASS – Any item – restricted to exhibitors who have not won a prize at a previous Newcastle Regional Show.
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NEWCASTLE MACHINE KNITTERS have donated a cash prize of $120 (1 $15, 2
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$10, commended $5 for classes 58,59,60 & 61)
NSW MACHINE KNITTERS ASSOC have donated a cash prize of $50 for the Best Exhibit in Machine Knitting
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BABY OR CHILD GARMENT OR SET
ADULT GARMENT
SHAWL, SCARF, WRAP OR SIMILAR
ANY OTHER MACHINE KNITTED ARTICLE – including, but not limited to, socks, hats, tea cosy, gloves, cushion covers.
ANY ARTICLE COMBINATION OF KNITTING AND CROCHET
62 ANY ARTICLE OF CREATIVE KNITTING AND CROCHET
63 ANY ARTICLE
CROCHET
(FINE CROCHET COTTON)
PINS AND THINGS has donated a $20 voucher for the best entry in Class 64
A cash prize of $40, to be known as the “FRIENDS OF MARY CARD” has been donated by LAURA ASH for the best judged exhibit in
Class 65
64 ANY CROCHET ARTICLE - not specified. Please attach label from cotton.
65 TRAY CLOTH OR DOILY – Novice Class. Please attach label from cotton.
CROCHET
(WOOL OR WOOL BLEND, KNITTING COTTON, ACRYLIC, SILK)
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SET OF BABYWEAR - 3 pieces. Please attach label from yarn.
SHAWL. Please attach label from yarn.
KNEE RUG, AFGHAN OR BEDSPREAD. Please attach label from yarn.
TUNISIAN CROCHET – any article.
ANY ARTICLE - or garment not previously specified. Please attach label from yarn.
ANY CROCHET ARTICLE - restricted to exhibitors over 70 years of age. Please attach label from yarn.
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TOYS AND DRESSED DOLLS
ALL CLOTHING MUST BE MADE BY THE EXHIBITOR, HAND OR MACHINE MADE.
72 DRESSED CHARACTER, PERIOD OR NATIONAL DOLL - Period, name of character or nationality portrayed must be
attached.
73 SCULPTURED FABRIC DOLL.
74 DRESSED DOLL - knitted clothes.
75 DRESSED DOLL - not eligible for any other dressed doll classes. Should be dressed in hand-made not store bought clothes.
76 ONE SOFT TOY - other than a doll, any material.
77 ONE SOFT TOY - decorated.
78 CLOWN or RAG DOLL
79 ONE TEDDY BEAR - any material. Must be hand-made.
80 ONE SOFT TOY - Hand knitted or crocheted.
81 TOY OR DRESSED DOLL - restricted to exhibitors over 70 years of age
82 PORCELAIN DOLL
83 HAND MADE DOLL – other than in previous classes
SPINNING AND WEAVING SECTION
WEAVING
NEWCASTLE SPINNERS AND WEAVERS GUILD INC has donated a cash prize of $50 to be known as
THE ALICE FILSON MEMORIAL PRIZE for Weaving Excellence” for the Most Outstanding Exhibit in Weaving (Classes 84 to 88).
Please note: All framed works must be able to be hung and must have short description of article.
84 HAND WEAVING - length of cloth in one continuous piece at least 2 m long, excluding fringe and/or heading and at least 40
cm wide. State end use.
85 HAND WEAVING - any garment made from a length of cloth, woven on any type of loom.
86 HAND WEAVING - plain weave incorporating colour or texture.
87 HAND WEAVING - woven wall hanging or banner
88 HAND WEAVING - one example of hand weaving, not elsewhere specified. State end use e.g. Tukidale Fleece floor rug.
Novice Class 87: Open to exhibitors who have not won a prize at a previous Newcastle Regional Show.
89 HAND WEAVING - Novice Class.
SPINNING
NEWCASTLE SPINNERS AND WEAVERS GUILD INC has donated a $50 Cash prize, for “Spinning Excellence” for the Most
Outstanding Exhibit in spinning (classes 90 to 95).
EACH ITEM AND ARTICLE ENTERED MUST SUPPLY A NOTATED SAMPLE AND INDICATE FIBRE SOURCE AND YARN CONTENT
INCLUDING THE PERCENTAGES IN BLENDS AND COMBINATIONS.
90 SPECIMEN OF HANDSPUN WOOL - 2 ply, not less than 50g dry weight, washed free of grease. State specific end use.
91 SPECIMEN OF INNOVATIVE PLIED YARN - using animal/or plant sources and processes including blends and combinations
with wool, silk, alpaca, angora, bamboo, cotton, cellulose based staple acrylics, linen and ramie for example to be not less than
50g dry weight, washed.
92 ANY ARTICLE KNITTED FROM HANDSPUN WOOL - to be made entirely of hand spun wool. A 15 cm sample length of yarn
must be attached to the entry.
93 ANY ARTICLE MADE FROM SUBSTANTIALLY HANDSPUN – including any innovative plied yarns and any technique.
Novice Classes 94 – 95: Open to exhibitors who have not won a prize at any exhibition.
94 SPECIMEN OF HANDSPUN WOOL - plied, not less than 50g dry weight, washed free of grease. State specific end use. Novice
Class
95 ANY ARTICLE MADE SUBSTANTIALLY FROM HANDSPUN WOOL - Any technique. A 15cm sample length of yarn must be
attached to the entry. Novice Class.
MOHAIR
96 SPECIMEN OF HAND-SPUN MOHAIR - 2 ply not less than 100g washed.
97 ANY ARTICLE- made from hand spun mohair.
FELTING
98 ANY CREATIVE FREEFORM FIBRE ITEM – any technique incorporating handmade felting processes.
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FIRED HAND PAINTED PORCELAIN
MR. G.M. & MRS N. PURCELL of Woodville, have donated a perpetual trophy to be known as the “Purcell Family Award” for the
Champion Judged Hand Painted Porcelain Exhibit.
AUSTRALIAN PORCELAIN ARTISTS TEACHERS’ INC. NSW has donated a $50 cash prize for the Most Successful Exhibitor in Fired
Hand Painted Porcelain.
PORCELAIN ARTISTS’ ASSOCIATION - HUNTER VALLEY INC. has donated $160 cash to be awarded (1st $14, 2nd $6) for the Best
Judged Exhibit in each Class 100 to 107 inclusive.
AUSTRALASIAN PORCELAIN ART TEACHERS (NSW INC) has donated an Encouragement Award of $100 for classes 99 – 107 inclusive.
EXHIBITORS SHOULD ENSURE THEY ARE ENTERED INTO THE CORRECT CLASS.
AN EXHIBIT CANNOT BE ENTERED IN MORE THAN ONE CLASS
Please Note: The awarding of Special Prizes is at the discretion of the judge, and the judge’s decision will be final and no correspondence will be
entered into.
Novice Class 99: Open only to exhibitors who have not won a prize at a previous Newcastle Regional Show.
99 HAND PAINTED PORCELAIN - Any article, any technique. – Novice Class.
Open to all Painters: Class 100 to 107.
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BIRDS / ANIMALS - any technique.
AUSTRALIAN FLORA - any technique.
FLOWERS EXCLUDING AUSTRALIAN - any technique.
EUROPEAN - Any Technique.
DECORATIVE TECHNIQUES. e.g.; lustre, enamels etc. - any technique.
PEN WORK
BROOCH, MEDALLION OR MINIATURE PIECE - any technique.
MISCELLANEOUS e.g. portrait, landscape, fruit
BEADING
KATIE’S TREASURES has donated a gift voucher for $40 for the best overall exhibit in Beading as well as $15 gift vouchers for the
winners of each class in Beading.
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BEADED PICTURE
WOVEN BEADED DOILIES AND COASTERS
BEADED CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS
BEADED JEWELLERY – woven design
BEADED JEWELLERY – simple strung necklace or bracelet
BEADED JEWELLERY – made with wire incorporating advanced techniques (more complicated than class 112)
KNITTED BEADED ARTICLE.
ANY OTHER ARTICLE MADE FROM OR DECORATED WITH BEADS
FOLK ART
EXPLANATION OF TERMS:
TRADITIONAL includes - baroque, bauermalerei, hinderloopen, intarsia, naive, rosemaling, Russian floral etc.
DECORATIVE includes - floral, boats, fairies, lace, teddies etc.
Exhibitors should state on their entry the period of the piece and whether the exhibit is a copy, adaptation or an original design.
116 DECORATIVE FOLK ART- Open Class – any article.
117 AUSTRALIANA SCENES - Open Class including flora, fauna and scenes.
Novice Class: Open only to exhibitors who have been painting for two years or less.
118 FOLK ART – any article – Novice Class
PAPER TOLE
119 PAPER TOLE - Novice Class - open only to exhibitors in their first 18 months of Paper Tole.
120 PAPER TOLE - Hobbyist Class - open only to exhibitors who have been doing Paper Tole for more than 18 months, but not
professionally.
121 PAPER TOLE - Professional Class - open only to exhibitors who teach, have taught, hold a teaching certificate or have sold
finished Paper Tole.
122 FEATHERING AND FURRING - Open Class - any Paper Tole containing an animal or bird which has been feathered or furred.
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WOODTURNING
WOODTURNERS OF THE HUNTER CO-OP LTD has donated cash prizes of $120 and $80 for the overall 1st and 2nd place in the
Woodturning Classes from 123 to 129
WOODTURNERS OF THE HUNTER CO-OP LTD has also donated a cash prize of $60 for 1st place and $40 for 2nd place for Class 130
(Novice Class).
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WOODTURNING - bowls or platters.
WOODTURNING - turned item with lid.
WOODTURNING - vessels and enclosed forms.
WOODTURNING – segmented turning.
WOODTURNING - clocks, weather instruments etc.
WOODTURNING – any article with spindle turning.
WOODTURNING - any article other than the above.
Novice Class: 130 - Open only to exhibitors who have been woodturning for less than (2) two years.
130 WOODTURNING - Novice Class, any wood turned article.
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WOODTURNERS OF THE HUNTER CO-OP LTD has donated cash prizes of $60 and $40 for the overall 1 and 2
131 WOODWORKING – any article
MARQUETRY
Please Note: All marquetry must have been completed within the last 12 months.
132 ANY WOOD ARTICLE – being of marquetry.
INTARSIA
Please Note: All intarsia must have been completed within the last 12 months.
133 ANY WOOD ARTICLE – being of intarsia
MOSAIC
134 MOSAIC – Outdoor piece
135 MOSAIC – Indoor piece
MISCELLANEOUS CRAFTS
SCRAP NEEDS has donated a $25 voucher to the best exhibit in Class 145
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JEWELLERY - hand made, any article.
COTTAGE CRAFT - any article, (fabric covered cardboard, mounted article, etc.).
PARCHMENT CRAFT - Article, framed or unframed. Maximum size 35 cm x 35 cm (including frame).
LEATHERWORK - any article.
FABRIC PAINTING - any article.
WEARABLE ART - any item of clothing, decorated artistically, made using recycled fabrics.
HAND PAINTED GLASS - any article.
SCRAPBOOKING - any article
HOBBY CERAMICS - hobbyist class, any technique.
CARD MAKING
ANY OTHER ARTICLE
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NURSING HOME RESIDENTS’ SECTION
ENTRY FEE: $1.00 PER ITEM ENTERED
All entries in this section need a slip stating any disability and the age of the entrant attached to the article. This slip will be destroyed immediately after
judging and will not be displayed with exhibits. Confidentiality will be maintained by Show Committee Members.
CLASSES 147 TO 158 ARE RESTRICTED TO NURSING HOME RESIDENTS ONLY.
PLEASE STATE ON ENTRY FORM AND ARTICLE: NAME OF EXHIBITOR AND NAME OF NURSING HOME.
First Prize: Medallion
Medallion will be awarded to Nursing Home for Group Projects.
Exhibitors should ensure that they are entered into the correct class.
Please Note: All framed works must be able to be hung and must include a short description of article. Front of entries to show name of exhibitor and
Nursing Home.
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ARTWORK - Nursing Home Resident (using paint, pen, crayon).
PAPER CRAFT- Nursing Home Resident (any article, any method).
COATHANGER - Nursing Home Resident (any material any method).
TAPESTRY / EMBROIDERY - Nursing Home Resident (any article using tapestry stitches or cross stitch).
TOY / DOLL - Nursing Home Resident (any material, any method).
HAND KNITTED ARTICLE – Nursing Home Resident (not coat hangers, toys or dolls).
NOVELTY ITEM - Nursing Home Resident (any material, any method.)
WALL HANGING - Individual project - Nursing Home Resident. Maximum size - 1 m x 0.5 m (any material, any method).
WALL HANGING - Group project - Nursing Home Residents. Maximum size - 1 m x 0.5 m (any material, any method).
CROCHETED ARTICLE - Nursing Home Resident (any material, not coat hangers, toys or dolls).
NOVELTY ITEM - Group Project - Nursing Home Residents - restricted to people with dementia (any material, any method).
NOVELTY ITEM - Individual Project - Nursing Home Resident - restricted to people with dementia (any material, any method).
HOSTEL RESIDENTS’ SECTION
ENTRY FEE: $1.00 PER ITEM ENTERED
All entries in this section to have a slip stating any disability and the age of the entrant attached to the article. This slip will be destroyed immediately
after judging and will not be displayed with exhibits. Confidentiality will be maintained by Show Committee Members.
CLASSES 159 TO 168 ARE RESTRICTED TO HOSTEL RESIDENTS ONLY.
PLEASE STATE ON ENTRY FORM AND ARTICLE: NAME OF EXHIBITOR AND NAME OF HOSTEL.
First Prize: Medallion
Medallion will be awarded to Hostel for Group Projects.
Exhibitors should ensure that they are entered into the correct class.
Please Note: All framed works must be able to be hung and must have short description of article.
159
160
161
162
163
164
165
166
167
168
ARTWORK - Hostel Resident (using paint, pen, crayon).
PAPER CRAFT - Hostel Resident (any article, any method).
COATHANGER - Hostel Resident (any material, any method).
TAPESTRY / EMBROIDERY- Hostel Resident (any article, using tapestry stitches or cross stitch).
TOY / DOLL - Hostel Resident (any material, any method).
NOVELTY ITEM - Hostel Resident (any material, any method, not coat hangers, toys or dolls).
WALL HANGING - Individual project -Hostel Resident. Maximum size - 1 m x 0.5 m (any material, any method).
WALL HANGING - Group project - Hostel Residents. Maximum size - 1 m x 0.5 m (any material, any method).
KNITTED ARTICLE - Hostel Resident (any material, not coat hangers, toys or dolls).
CROCHETED ARTICLE - Hostel Resident (any material, not coat hangers, toys or dolls).
DISABLED SECTION
(For those not living in a Home / Hostel)
ENTRY FEE: $1.00 PER ITEM ENTERED
ACCESS INDUSTRIES FOR THE DISABLED SOCIAL CLUB has donated a $50 cash prize for the Best Exhibit from all Disabled Section
Classes.
All entries in this section to have a slip stating any disability and the age of the entrant attached to the article. This slip will be destroyed immediately
after judging and will not be displayed with exhibits. Confidentiality will be maintained by Show Committee Members.
This section is restricted to DISABLED PERSONS e.g. stroke, visually impaired, M.S., injury from accident, amputee, brain related disorder etc.
First Prize: Medallion
169
170
171
172
173
174
175
176
177
PAPER CRAFT- Disabled Section (any article, any method).
COATHANGER - Disabled Section (any material, any method).
WOODCRAFT- Disabled Section (any article, may incorporate tiles & wood burning).
TAPESTRY/EMBROIDERY - Disabled Section (any article using tapestry stitches or cross stitch).
TOY / DOLL - Disabled Section (any material, any method).
NOVELTY ITEM - Disabled Section (any material, any method, not coat hangers, toys or dolls).
WALL HANGING - Group project - Disabled Section. Maximum size - 1 m x 0.5 m (any material, any method).
CROCHETED ARTICLE - Disabled Section (any material, not coat hangers, toys or dolls).
KNITTING – Disabled Section (any article, not coat hangers, toys or dolls).
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SPECIAL CLASSES FOR JUNIORS
10 YEARS & UNDER
Junior Exhibitors are allowed two entries in any one class
The age of the exhibitor is calculated as being the exhibitor’s age at time of final closing date of entries, i.e. 20/2/2015
ENTRY FEE: $2.00.
First Prize: Medallion
NOVOCASTRIAN QUILTERS INC., has donated a basket of fabric for the judge’s choice of best article from classes 179, 191 and 204
inclusive
KATIE’S TREASURES has donated a gift voucher of $15 for the winning exhibit in Class 182
SPOTLIGHT has donated $10 gift cards totalling $160 to be distributed over the three Junior Classes.
SCRAP NEEDS has donated a $25 gift voucher the best exhibit in Class 187
HUNTER GROUP OF THE KNITTERS’ GUILD NSW INC., has donated a cash prize of $20 for the best entry in Class 184
An overall winner will be selected from exhibits in Classes 178 to 215 for the prize, JUNIOR GRAND CHAMPION EXHIBIT. A cash
prize of $50 plus rosette, donated by the NEWCASTLE A H &I ASSOCIATION accompanies this award.
178 EMBROIDERY – Hand Embroidered article from own design or design from book or magazine. Junior to 10 years
179 PATCHWORK, APPLIQUE AND QUILTING – Any quilted article e.g. bed or cot quilt, wall hanging, table runner, bag, cushion.
May be hand or machine pieced and hand or machine quilted or tied. Junior to 10 years
180 SURFACE/CREATIVE STITCHERY - to 10 years (any article).
181 COUNTED THREADWORK - to 10 years (any article, such as cross stitch, hardanger, drawn thread).
182 ANY BEADED ARTICLE - to 10 years.
183 MOSAIC – any article - to 10 years
184 HAND KNITTING – any article to 10 years
185 WEARABLE ART WITH LETTERING – to 10 years
186 RAG DOLL OR TOY – to 10 years
187 CARDMAKING – Junior to 10 years
188 ANY OTHER ARTICLE – to 10 years (please briefly describe the article on entry form)
189 WOODWORKING – any wood article
SPECIAL CLASSES FOR JUNIORS
11 TO 14 YEARS
Junior Exhibitors are allowed two entries in any one class
The age of the exhibitor is calculated as being the exhibitor’s age at time of final closing date of entries, i.e. 20/2/2015
ENTRY FEE: $2.00.
First Prize: Medallion
NOVOCASTRIAN QUILTERS INC has donated a basket of fabric for the judge’s choice of best article from classes 179, 191 & 204
inclusive
KATIE’S TREASURES has donated a gift voucher of $15 for the winning exhibit in Class 194
HUNTER GROUP OF THE KNITTERS’ GUILD NSW INC. has donated a cash prize of $30 for the best entry in class 196.
SPOTLIGHT has donated $10 gift cards totalling $160 to be distributed over the 3 Junior Classes.
SCRAP NEEDS has donated a $25 gift voucher for the best exhibit in Class 199.
An overall winner will be selected from exhibits in Classes 178 to 215 for the prize JUNIOR GRAND CHAMPION EXHIBIT. A cash
prize of $50 plus rosette, donated by the NEWCASTLE A H &I ASSOCIATION accompanies this award.
190 EMBROIDERY – hand embroidered article from own design or design from book or magazine. 11 to 14 years
191 PATCHWORK, APPLIQUE AND QUILTING – any quilted article e.g. bed or cot quilt, wall hanging, table runner, bag, cushion.
May be hand or machine pieced and hand or machine quilted or tied. 11 to 14 years
192 SURFACE/CREATIVE STITCHERY – (any article) 11 to 14 years
193 COUNTED THREADWORK – (any article, such as cross stitch, hardanger, drawn thread). 11 to 14 years
194 ANY BEADED ARTICLE – 11 to 14 years
195 MOSAIC – any article – 11 to 14 years
196 HAND KNITTING – any article. 11 to 14 years
197 WEARABLE ART WITH LETTERING – 11 to 14 years
198 RAG DOLL OR TOY –11 to 14 years
199 CARDMAKING –11 to 14 years
200 ANY OTHER ARTICLE – 11 to 14 years (please specify on entry form what article is).
201 DRESSMAKING – garment or fancy dress costume.
202 WOODWORKING – any wood article
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SPECIAL CLASSES FOR JUNIORS
15 TO 18 YEARS
Exhibitors are allowed two entries in any one class
The age of the exhibitor is calculated as being the exhibitor’s age at time of final closing date of entries i.e. 20/2/2015
ENTRY FEE: $2.00.
First Prize: Medallion Junior
NOVOCASTRIAN QUILTERS’ INC. has donated a basket of fabric for the judge’s choice of best article from classes 179, 191 & 204
inclusive
KATIE’S TREASURES has donated a gift voucher of $15 for the winning exhibit in Class 209.
SPOTLIGHT has donated $10 gift cards totalling $160 to be distributed over the 3 Junior Classes.
SCRAP NEEDS has donated a $25 gift voucher for the best exhibit in Class 208
An overall winner will be selected from exhibits in Classes 178 to 215 for the prize JUNIOR GRAND CHAMPION EXHIBIT. A cash
prize of $50 plus rosette, donated by the NEWCASTLE A H & I ASSOCIATION accompanies this award.
203 EMBROIDERY – hand embroidered article from own design or design from book or magazine. 15 to 18 years
204 PATCHWORK, APPLIQUE AND QUILTING – any quilted article. E.g. bed or cot quilts wall hanging, table runner, bag, and
cushion. May be hand or machined pieced and hand or machine quilted. 15 to 18 years
205 CREATIVE NEEDLEWORK - (one article of patchwork, appliqué, quilting or combination). 15 to 18 years
206 COUNTED THREADWORK - (cross stitch, hardanger, drawn thread). 15 to 18 years
207 RAG DOLL OR TOY - 15 to 18 years
208 CARDMAKING - 15 to 18 years
209 ANY BEADED ARTICLE -15 to 18 years
210 MOSAIC, any article – 15 to 18 years
211 HAND KNITTING – any article. 15 to 18 years
212 WEARABLE ART WITH LETTERING – 15 to 18 years
213 ANY OTHER ARTICLE (please specify type of article on entry form) 15 to 18 years
214 DRESSMAKING – any garment or fancy dress costume
215 WOODWORKING – any wood article
OUR SPECIAL THANKS TO THE FOLLOWING HANDCRAFT DONORS

Access Industries for the Disabled Social Club

Laura Ash

Australian Porcelain Artists Teachers Inc. NSW

Australasian Porcelain Art Teachers (NSW Inc)

The Embroiderers’ Guild NSW Inc. Newcastle Branch

Lyn Howard

Hunter Valley Tapestry Group Inc.

Katie’s Treasures

Knitters Guild NSW Inc. Hunter Group

Machine Embroiderers Group, Broadmeadow

Newcastle A. H. &I. Association

Newcastle Machine Knitters Assoc

Newcastle Spinners and Weavers Guild Inc.(Alice Filson Memorial Prize)

New South Wales Machine Knitters Assoc

Novocastrian Quilters Inc.

Pins & Things

Porcelain Artists’ Association, Hunter Valley Inc.

Mr. & Mrs. N. Purcell

Smocking Arts Guild of NSW

Scrap Needs

Spotlight

Woodturners of the Hunter Co-Op Ltd
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Office use only
Receipt No:
2015 NEWCASTLE REGIONAL SHOW
HANDCRAFT ENTRY FORM
Please Note: If two entries are entered in the same class, please list separately and give a description of each
item.
CLASS CATEGORY
NO.
3
Embroidery
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF EXHIBIT
ENTRY
FEE
Example
Only
Pale green hardanger cushion
TOTAL $
GST STATUS - I verify that I enter on the following basis:

A recreational basis

In the course of my business and my ABN number is................................................
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To the Secretary Manager - Subject to the Rules, By-laws and Regulations of the Association, which are hereby
deemed included herein as if inserted at full length, I the undersigned, make the above entries for the forthcoming
Newcastle Regional Show, the same being my bona-fide property and enclose herewith the sum of $..................,
being the full amount of Entry Fees due.
Print Name:....................................................................................
Date of Birth (Junior Entrants only) …………/………/………………
Full Address: .......................................................................................................................Postcode: ..........................
Home/Work Phone: ....................................................Mobile Phone:………………….………………..…
Email Address:……………………………………………………………………………..
 Please add me to the email list for future schedules and information. (thanks for helping the environment)
Signed: ......................................................................... Date:.................................................
**Make sure you enclose your WAIVER form with your entry form.
AGRICULTURAL SOCIETIES COUNCIL OF NSW INC.
PARENTAL INDEMNITY AND WAIVER
RISK WARNING
The Agricultural Societies Council of New South Wales advises that the participation, including passive
participation, in events or activities at an agricultural show contains elements of risk, both obvious and
inherent. The risks involved may result in property damage and/or personal injury including death.
1.
I, the undersigned acknowledge, agree, and understand that participation, including passive
participation, in events and activities at this, or at any show contains an element of risk of injury.
2.
I. the undersigned acknowledge, agree, and understand that the risk warning at the top of this form
constitutes a ‘risk warning’ for the purpose of Division 5 of the Civil Liability Act 2002 (NSW).
3.
I understand that by participating in this show,…………………………………….(name of minor) may
become exposed to the risk of injury, and I consent to the participation.
4.
I, the undersigned assert that the above named minor voluntarily consents to participation in this
show.
5.
I, the undersigned acknowledge the risk referred to above and agree to waive any and all rights that
I, the above named minor, or any other person, may have against the Newcastle Regional Show in
relation to any loss or injury (including death) that is suffered by the above named minor as a result
of participation in this show.
6.
The undersigned must continually indemnify the Newcastle Regional Show on a full indemnity basis
against any claim or proceeding that is made, threatened or commenced, and any liability, loss,
including consequential loss, and loss of profits, damage or expense (including legal costs on a full
indemnity basis) that the Newcastle Regional Show incurs or suffers, as a direct or indirect result of
the above named minor’s participation in any event held by the Newcastle Regional Show.
I have read this form and acknowledge and agree with its contents, I have made any further enquiries which I
feel are necessary or desirable and fully understand the risks involved in this activity
I, ……………………………………………… of ……………………..……………………..…………………………
………………………………………………am the parent/guardian of …………….……..…………………………
Name: ..............................................................................................................................................................
Address: .......................................................................................................... Postcode: ..............................
Signature: ........................................................................................................................................................
Date: ................................................................................................................................................................
Signed for and on behalf of The Newcastle Regional Show.
Name: .............................................................................................................................................................
Signature: ........................................................................................................................................................
Date: ...............................................................................................................................................................
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AGRICULTURAL SOCIETIES COUNCIL OF NSW INC.
ADULT INDEMNITY AND WAIVER
RISK WARNING
The Agricultural Societies Council of New South Wales advises that the participation, including passive
participation, in events or activities at an agricultural show contains elements of risk, both obvious and
inherent. The risks involved may result in property damage and/or personal injury including death.
1.
I, the undersigned acknowledge, agree, and understand that participation, including passive
participation, in events and activities at this, or at any show contains an element of risk of injury and
I agree that I undertake any such risk voluntarily of my own free will and at my own risk.
2.
I. the undersigned acknowledge, agree, and understand that the risk warning at the top of this form
constitutes a ‘risk warning’ for the purpose of Division 5 of the Civil Liability Act 2002 (NSW).
3.
I the undersigned acknowledge the risk referred to above and agree to waive any and all rights that
I, or any other person claiming through me, may have against the Newcastle Regional Show in
relation to any loss or injury (including death) that is suffered by me as a result of my participation
in this show.
4.
The undersigned must continually indemnify the Newcastle Regional Show on a full indemnity
basis against any claim or proceeding that is made, threatened or commenced, and any liability,
loss, (including consequential loss, and loss of profits), damage or expense (including legal costs
on a full indemnity basis) that the Newcastle Regional Show incurs or suffers, as a direct or indirect
result of the undersigned’s participation in any event held by the Newcastle Regional Show.
I have read this form and acknowledge and agree with its contents, I have made any further enquiries which I
feel are necessary or desirable and fully understand the risks involved in this activity
Name: ..............................................................................................................................................................
Address: .......................................................................................................... Postcode: ..............................
Signature: ........................................................................................................................................................
Date: ................................................................................................................................................................
Signed for and on behalf of The Newcastle Regional Show.
Name: .............................................................................................................................................................
Signature: ........................................................................................................................................................
Date: ...............................................................................................................................................................